So, I was recently diagnosed with inattentive type. Since then I've been kind of in a denial state and not really feeling like the whole thing is real despite suspecting I had this for a long time.

I'm 27 and have had many of the issues that are known to affect us shape my life. I have dropped out of study several times, jumped from job to job since my teen years. I'm back studying again and hoping this time I can do something worthwhile with it this time.

I'm also very nervous of trying medication despite being prescribed (Concerta XL) and urged that I should give it a try. I have only tried it twice and was extremely anxious the first time. Second time wasn't so bad. But since then I haven't found the courage to try it again, even though I know it's irrational to be so scared of it. I'm not usually a terribly anxious person either.

Anyway, before this becomes a rambling life story post - Hello! Glad to have a community that seems to be helpful and supportive on this. Look forward to getting to know some of you.

__________________"You torment yourself wondering how they could not love your burning heart. And the answer darling, you are not the star you thought you were. You are the f******g universe and not everybody is an astronaut." ~Unknown

So, I was recently diagnosed with inattentive type. Since then I've been kind of in a denial state and not really feeling like the whole thing is real despite suspecting I had this for a long time.

I'm 27 and have had many of the issues that are known to affect us shape my life. I have dropped out of study several times, jumped from job to job since my teen years. I'm back studying again and hoping this time I can do something worthwhile with it this time.

I'm also very nervous of trying medication despite being prescribed (Concerta XL) and urged that I should give it a try. I have only tried it twice and was extremely anxious the first time. Second time wasn't so bad. But since then I haven't found the courage to try it again, even though I know it's irrational to be so scared of it. I'm not usually a terribly anxious person either.

Anyway, before this becomes a rambling life story post - Hello! Glad to have a community that seems to be helpful and supportive on this. Look forward to getting to know some of you.